Lead DLP Content Development Information Security Engineer

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Charlotte, NC, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
Wells Fargo: Tech-powered. Innovation-led. We're transforming financial services.
The Role
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead DLP Content Development Information Security Engineer with deep expertise in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and reporting development using tools such as Tableau & PowerBI. This role is responsible for supporting the designing, authoring, testing, and tuning DLP rules that protect sensitive data across email, endpoints, web, and SaaS/collaboration channels. In addition, this role will support development & maintenance of reporting dashboards. The ideal candidate will bring broad set reporting tooling experiences (Tableau, Power BI, etc), is innovative and resourceful with a passion to turn data/metrics into meaningful and relevant insights enabling businesses to drive changes and prioritization to secure WF data in on-prem and on-cloud environments. Metrics and insights will also be generated to drive EDLP Team's prioritization. The candidate must love learning and exploring existing and new tools to support the strategy.
In this role, you will:
  • Provide advanced information security reporting and metrics strategy and implementation platform
  • Engage and influence stakeholders within ICS and partners on net new or on material changes to reporting
  • Leverage existing platforms (data lake, splunk, etc.) to generate insights
  • Provide consulting on security risk assessment and research, and recommend remediation plans and strategies
  • Support the development, maintenance, and optimization DLP rules and policies using techniques such as:
    • Regular expressions
    • Keyword and dictionary-based detection
    • Exact Data Match (EDM) / Indexed Data Match (IDM)
    • Document fingerprinting
    • Machine-learning classifiers
    • Classification labels and metadata
  • Develop, maintain, and update reporting dashboards in Tableau and PowerBi.
  • Assist an aid in other development efforts related to automation, AI prompts, and other non-DLP policy development efforts.
  • Conduct technical investigations of security events and incidents, including post-incident analysis and digital forensics, to identify root causes and recommend long-term mitigation strategies.
  • Continuously tune DLP policies to reduce false positives and negatives using telemetry, triage feedback, and controlled experimentation, measure and report precision, recall, and block efficacy.
  • Manage DLP policy-as-code artifacts using version control, peer review, and change-management processes, maintaining traceability from requirement to implementation.
  • Develop and maintain:
    • Operational runbooks
    • Exception and release-code workflows
    • User-facing guidance and FAQs
    • Release notes for policy updates and changes
  • Define, track, and report key performance and risk indicators (KPIs/KRIs), including alert volumes, false-positive rates, channel coverage, and policy maturity.
  • Support audits and regulatory exams by preparing evidence, maintaining documentation, and supporting quarterly and annual reviews.
  • Align DLP rules and enforcement with Wells Fargo's information classification and labeling program, ensuring consistent use of tags and labels in policy conditions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Information Protection, Risk, Legal, Messaging & Collaboration, Endpoint, and Cloud teams to safely deploy and evolve controls.
  • Mentor peers and contribute to standards, reusable patterns, and best practices for DLP engineering and security content development.
Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military service, or education
  • 3+ years of Information Security Metrics and Reporting background
  • Scripting and query proficiency (Powershell, SQL, and/or Python) and experience working in Git-based version control and CI/CD workflows
  • Experience leading development of reporting and dashboards in Tableau and PowerBI
Desired Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in information protection, DLP engineering, or security content development
  • Hands-on experience authoring and managing policies on one or more enterprise DLP platforms, such as:
    • Microsoft Purview
    • Broadcom (Symantec) DLP
    • Forcepoint
    • Proofpoint
    • Zscaler
    • or equivalent technologies
  • Familiarity with modern collaboration and productivity platforms, including: Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams) and/or Google Workspace
  • Excellent written communication and documentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience in Technical Storytelling: Ability to learn, understand, and present modules to users
  • Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries, with familiarity with:
    • NIST 800-53 / 800-171
    • ISO/IEC 27001
    • Data privacy and protection requirements
  • Knowledge of endpoint DLP, CASB/SSE, secure web gateways, email security, OCR, and document fingerprinting technologies
  • Background in exception governance and release-code processes, balancing risk exposure, business needs, and user experience
  • Relevant certifications such as:
    • SC-400 or SC-100
    • CISSP, CCSP
    • GIAC
Job Expectations
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
  • Ability to work a hybrid work schedule - 3 days a week on-site/in office and 2 days a week remote.
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Locations
  • 300 South Brevard, Charlotte, NC
  • 2600 S. Price Road, Chandler, AZ
DO NOT ADD:
This position is to backfill Anjani Nanduri- WRT ID-13363.
Posting End Date:
30 Jun 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
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To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
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a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
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Skills Required

  • 5+ years of engineering experience (or equivalent)
  • 3+ years of information security metrics and reporting experience
  • Scripting and query proficiency (PowerShell, SQL, and/or Python)
  • Experience working in Git-based version control and CI/CD workflows
  • Experience leading development of reporting and dashboards in Tableau and Power BI
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Ability to work a hybrid schedule (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
  • Experience in information protection, DLP engineering, or security content development (5+ years)
  • Hands-on experience authoring and managing policies on enterprise DLP platforms (Microsoft Purview, Symantec DLP, Forcepoint, Proofpoint, Zscaler, or equivalent)
  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams) and/or Google Workspace
  • Strong written communication and documentation skills; ability to communicate to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience with classification labels/metadata, EDM/IDM, document fingerprinting, OCR, and endpoint/CASB/SSE technologies
  • Experience with NIST 800-53/800-171, ISO/IEC 27001, and data privacy/protection requirements (financial services experience preferred)
  • Background in exception governance and release-code processes
  • Relevant certifications (SC-400, SC-100, CISSP, CCSP, GIAC)

Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights

How does Wells Fargo ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?

Wells Fargo ensures its pay and bonus plans remain competitive through a structured, performance-driven compensation philosophy combined with regular market benchmarking. The company’s approach is centered on “pay for performance,” meaning compensation is directly linked to individual contributions, business results, and overall company performance. This includes evaluating how employees meet regulatory expectations, manage risk responsibly, and contribute to long-term value creation.

To maintain market competitiveness, Wells Fargo conducts global compensation reviews using third-party consultants. These reviews assess both base salary and total compensation across the organization, factoring in role, level, tenure, and geographic differences. The company also evaluates pay equity and has reported no significant unexplained pay gaps following its most recent review. This process ensures that compensation remains aligned with industry standards while reinforcing fairness and transparency.

Bonuses and incentives are designed to reward strong performance and support retention of top talent. Compensation programs are structured not only to motivate employees but also to promote prudent risk management and discourage excessive risk-taking—an important consideration in financial services. In addition to performance-based pay, employees benefit from a comprehensive rewards package that includes a 401(k) match (up to 6%), stock purchase opportunities, and other financial wellness resources.

Together, these practices create a compensation framework that balances competitiveness, fairness, and long-term sustainability—helping Wells Fargo attract, retain, and reward talent across its global workforce.

Employee Perspective

“Wells Fargo has given me the opportunity to pursue my master’s degree. With the tuition reimbursement and the support of my managers, I’ve been able to gain some really valuable skills.”

— Destinee Richey, Business Intelligence Consultant

At-a-Glance

  • Compensation philosophy: Pay for performance tied to individual, business, and company outcomes
  • Market alignment: Global benchmarking with third-party consultants; no significant unexplained pay gaps
  • Bonus structure: Performance-based incentives aligned with results and risk management
  • Total rewards: 401(k) match up to 6%, stock purchase plan, financial wellness resources

 

External Signals

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Employees give the company high marks for its benefits package, giving it an ‘A-’ rating and a 73% satisfaction score on external review sites (Comparably).
  • LinkedIn Top Companies 2025: #3 overall, #1 in financial services
  • Disability Equality Index: 100% score (multiple years)
  • CAREERS & the disABLED Top Employers 2024: #3 ranking
  • Military Friendly Employer (2025): Top 10 Gold Seal

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Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.1 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Our technology professionals drive innovation, information security, and big data analytics while maintaining a network that handles more than 12 billion customer interactions a year. Join us! Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo, we're more than a financial services leader – we’re a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation, empowering communities, and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job – it’s about finding all of the elements to help you thrive, in one place. Living the Well Life means you’re supported in life, not just work. It means having robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You’ll be rewarded for investing in your community, celebrated for being your authentic self, and empowered to grow. And we’re recognized for it – Wells Fargo once again ranked in the top three – making us the #1 financial services employer – on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Companies list of best workplaces “to grow your career” in the U.S. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic. © 2026 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.

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